In my opinion, success is satisfaction. Let's say for example, I want a new phone. However, due to financial problems, I can't currently afford to have one. Still, in miraculous case, I earned some money and actually bought the phone I wanted. I would count it as a success since I was contented, satisfied, and happy with the results. Otherwise, it would simply count as an urge to buy one.

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